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Our Story

Klaxon Howl has been a staple of the Toronto clothing scene since 2005, and now we are looking to expand into New York with either a permanent brick and mortar store, or at least a 2-3 month pop-up shop.

Designer Matt Robinson's inspirations come from the spirit and icons of the past. Men who toiled and the clothes that protected them. Frontiersmen and Prospectors, Soldiers and Sailors, Aviators and Highwaymen, American Indians and Cattlemen and the film idols that portrayed them. He studies and references his ever growing archive of vintage garments, books and films for details, fit, fabrics and finishes. Constructed using methods barely in use in contemporary garment manufacturing - such as triple chainstiching, bar tacking, flat felled seams, etc. - and all made in Canada using North American and Japanese fabrics.

Manufacturing in Toronto

Klaxon Howl prides itself on using the best manufacturing available in Canada.

Klaxon Howl Toronto Store

The Klaxon Howl store has been open since 2005, designed and built by Matt Robinson.

One of Canada's top photographer's, Matt Barnes, has an ongoing collaboration with Klaxon Howl for our lookbooks, going back over 5 seasons with award winning photography and amazing location and studio work.

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**** PLEASE SEE THE SIZE CHARTS FOR ALL CLOTHING IN THE UPDATES SECTION!

Frontlines, by Brendan Meadows and Matt Robinson. A photo book inspired by Robert Capa's indelible scenes of the first "media war". These images remind us that the camaraderie born among men and women during conflict often reveal moments of disarming grace and beauty amidst unspeakable tragedy.

This book was shot by Brendan Meadows, George Moreira and Simon Willms. and published by Ikigai Editions in 2010. Photographs in three formats depicting cadre from a multi national irregular liberation army joined with a common goal.

Original uniforms, equipment and weapons used in Frontlines are from designer Matt Robinson collection and range from the Great War (WWI) to the Korean War era. 1914 to 1953. Many have been inspirational pieces in the design of past Klaxon Howl collection

Risks and challenges

Klaxon Howl produces all clothing locally and has over 10 years of production experience in Toronto, so we will encounter no problems with producing the items made available for the Rewards.

Finding a space in New York for a permanent, or Pop-up, space is time consuming and expensive, and will be the biggest challenge but with a network of contact it's something we look forward to as part of the growth of the brand.

FAQ

You can actually just pledge the two amounts together, so if you got the Brushed Chambray and the shorts it would be $85 + $98. If you are outside the USA then add shipping. Then when the event is over, we sort out sizes and what not.

Rewards

$8 reward

A copy of Frontlines. The collaboration between photographer Brendan Meadows and Klaxon Howl. A full sized paper magazine that debuted at Toronto's Contact photography festival.

ABOUT : "Robert Capa's masterful photographs of The Spanish Civil War portrayed the brutality of battle while exposing a poignant yearning for civilian normalcy among its idealistic combatants. Frontlines, inspired by Capa's indelible scenes from the first 'media war', reminds us that the camaraderie of men drawn by a sense of duty to an imperfect moral calling can reveal fleeting moments of disarming grace bound by unspeakable tragedy.

Estimated delivery:Mar 2013

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$10 reward

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LIMITED EDITION embroidered patch FOR KICKSTARTER PLEDGES ONLY!! The size is 5"x3" Made in Toronto, Canada.

Estimated delivery:Apr 2013

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$18 reward

8 backers

Khmer Scarf. Hand woven in Vietnam. Lightweight cotton scarf. Available in Red and Black. See picture in main description.

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$28 reward

15 backers

A Klaxon Howl Watchcap. Your choice of Red, Black, Navy, Olive or Red. Made in Toronto. See picture in main description.

Estimated delivery:Apr 2013

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$35 reward

7 backers

A custom Klaxon Howl Tshirt. Original design by Klaxon Howl designer Matt Robinson. Made in Toronto. See picture in main description.

Estimated delivery:Apr 2013

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$45 reward

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A numbered 12x8 print from 1 of 4 shots from the Matt Barnes and Klaxon Howl photo collaboration. Limited to 25 of each print. See description for print options.

Estimated delivery:Apr 2013

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$55 reward

7 backers

Watchcap + Tshirt. Your choice of any color watchcap and the tshirt designs. Made in Toronto. See picture in main description.

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$79 reward

3 backers

Klaxon Howl's Flannels. Using the softest Canadian cotton flannels, the Klaxon Howl Flannel shirt is unlike any other and a must have for winter. We are offering either the "CPO" shirt in Navy or the "PBY" Black flannel. Regular price $175. Made in Toronto. See picture in main description.

Estimated delivery:Apr 2013

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$85 reward

2 backers

Tiger Stripe Short in Jungle Camo. The short that first appeared in Klaxon's first collection 5 years ago uses US Tiger Stripe Products camo. Comes with a raw leg hem. Made in Toronto using 100% USA material. Regular price $180. See picture in main description.

Estimated delivery:Apr 2013

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$85 reward

4 backers
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Cali Slim in Indigo or Black. These 1950's fit jeans are 100% made in Toronto using the highest quality of construction. Regular Price $195. Made in Toronto. See picture in main description.

Estimated delivery:Apr 2013

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$98 reward

9 backers
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Big Yank in Blue Japanese Brushed Chambray. Brushed Chambray is among the softest fabrics available, and this rare Japanese fabric is limited to only 50 shirts. Regular price $225. Made in Toronto. See picture in main description.

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$98 reward

2 backers

Utility Shirt in Black Chambray. The chambray shirt is a staple, and Klaxon Howl does it best. This shirt has contrast stitching and a looser fit. Built for life. Made in Toronto. Regular price $230.

Estimated delivery:Apr 2013

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$105 reward

1 backer

The "Imperial Vest". One of Klaxon Howl's most popular vest made in a US Made Navy Cotton Duck. Made in Toronto. Regular Price $225. See picture in main description.

Estimated delivery:Apr 2013

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$126 reward

1 backer
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Cali Slim red selvage in a mid tone Indigo. These 1950's fit jeans are 100% made in Toronto using the highest quality of construction. Regular Price $275. Made in Toronto. See picture in main description.

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$135 reward

14 backers
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The WHOLE SHEBANG! Watch Cap, Tshirt, and choice of Chambray or Flannel shirt.

Estimated delivery:Apr 2013

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$495 reward

4 backers
Limited (96 left of 100)

Custom fitted suit at Klaxon Howl Toronto, or the Pop-Up in NY by Matt Robinson. Suit is available in Stone Grey in a very soft brushed twill or a Black lightweight hopsack cotton. Regular price is $950

Estimated delivery:May 2013

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$2,500 reward

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Invite to the NYC Pop-Up or Opening Party for the Klaxon Howl NY store. We will fly you in from anywhere in North America and take care of accommodation. You get to come party with us and get some major free swag (you get 1 of everything listed)

Estimated delivery:May 2013

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Funding period

Feb 13, 2013 - Mar 15, 2013
(30 days)

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